Median Age
47 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
27%
Spring Lake, MI Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,323
Population
2,794
Renter Mix
20% Rent
An active community just off the shore of Lake Michigan
Waterfront
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Lake
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Small Business
Surrounded by water on three sides, Spring Lake is a scenic community just off Lake Michigan. Residents can enjoy waterfront views of the Grand River, Spring Lake, and Lake Michigan in the distance. This charming small town is home to outdoor spaces like Mill Point Park and local and chain dining options like Two Tonys Italian Kitchen and Wine Bar. Public beaches can be found along the lake, giving residents ample opportunity for aquatic, outdoor recreation. Spring Lake sits just minutes from Grand Haven State Park, a sandy beach area on Lake Michigan that sits on 48 acres. You can swim, sunbathe, fish on the pier, or enjoy the scenic views. Apartments in the city vary from affordable to mid-range.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$67,449
Average: $90,797
Education
937
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
1,525
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Spring Lake has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
20%
Non-Renters
80%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
30%
Other Education
70%
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Spring Lake, MI is $1,310 for a studio, $1,323 for one bedroom, $1,465 for two bedrooms, and $1,964 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Spring Lake has increased by 3.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,323/month
821 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Spring Lake, MI is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Very Bikeable
Bikeability
80
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-8
259 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
404 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
389 Students
Spring Lake Intermediate School
Public
Grades K-8
352 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
244 Students
Public
Grades K-8
259 Students
Spring Lake Intermediate School
Public
Grades K-8
352 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
349 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
767 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Grand Haven State Park
- Hoffmaster State Park
- Gillette Sand Dune Visitor Center
- Bass River Recreation Area
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.